Lavandin oil is extracted from the lavandin plant through steam distillation and is widely cultivated in France. It is used in soap-making, as a pain reliever, and as an expectorant. It should be used carefully and diluted before applying to the skin or taking orally.
Lavandin oil is an oil extracted from the lavandin plant, usually with the use of steam distillation. This plant is widely cultivated in France, with France being one of the main producers of lavandin oil and related products. Health food stores and stores that stock soap-making supplies usually carry this oil, or can request it by special arrangement if a customer needs it. It is also possible to order directly through catalogs that supply essential oils, dried herbs, and related products.
Lavandin is a hybrid plant developed in the early 1900’s by crossing true lavender and spike lavender. True lavender cannot grow at low elevations, while this vigorous hybrid can thrive in these locations, making it a commercially viable crop where lavender itself is not. Lavandin smells very similar to lavender, although the scent is somewhat stronger and stronger, and the plant is more woody than true lavender, with a slightly different flower arrangement.
One of the uses for lavandin oil is in the manufacture of soaps and other personal care products. Lavandin is less expensive than true lavender, and the stronger scent can be a benefit with some types of products. In this case, the oil is generally not food grade and cannot be consumed, although it is safe to apply to the skin in diluted concentrations. It can be mixed with other oils for a scent blend, or used on its own, depending on the tastes of the formulation developer.
This oil is also used topically as a pain reliever to treat muscle aches and pains, as a treatment for dermatitis, and as a treatment for minor cuts. Unlike lavender oil, lavandin products should not be used to treat burns. Taken internally in food grade form, lavandin oil can be used as an expectorant to help people clear mucus from the lungs and throat. It is also promoted as a natural antimicrobial oil and as an aromatherapy oil suitable for relaxation.
When buying lavandin oil, people should be careful to buy an oil suitable for their needs. It is especially important to confirm that the oil is safe for internal use if it will be taken orally, and to check the dilution of oils intended for use on the skin. Often the oil is sold neat and must be diluted in a carrier oil before it can be applied to the skin. Putting pure lavandin essential oil on the skin can cause skin irritation.
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